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Sounds like I might just have to just experiment until I find something that works for me then. The plane's small enough to do, power off, chuck glide tests until it works well enough. I'll see what happens. Pete. |
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I'm not intentionally trying to shield the receiver. I just want to cover the canopy with foil for aesthetic reasons and to make it more visible. I've seen heard some people on rcpowers.com doing it and I thought it looked cool. It wasn't until after I put it on that I thought it might block the radio signal.
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Just before the holidays I received a replacement wing from BH (full story to come) and it was apparently removed from one of their RTF units because the servo was glued in and the wire cover glued as well. I tried briefly to separate these pieces from the main wing foam so that I could use my own servos, but am having trouble doing it without damaging the foam. Seems like Gene recommended a butter knife. I haven't tried that much, just wanted to get some opinions before I go much further. Worst case, I can just leave the stock stuff in there I suppose, but my other wing would have a different servo (I bought the kit, not RTF) and that might cause problems.
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I've taken my cover off because the servo wire connector inside came loose (i've got detachable wings and this can happen) and I had to put it back together. I've been using this method with a hot metal putty knife to separate foam at the seams You could probably do this with the butter knife also, but having the heat on it helps it loosen it without damage. In your situation, you shouldn't have to remove the whole covering, but only the last inch or two closest to the servo. That's where you'll find the connector for the servo and you can just plug in your new servo there. |
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hes right about the same servos in both ailerons just in case 1 servo is faster or slower than the other. Still there is not so much difference on these kind of servos unless ofcourse the servo arms are different and produce different throws. if none of them applies then staying with the stock servo won't be a prob since there is not much stress on those durfaces at the surfers flying speed
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Latest blog entry: Eagletree Guardian vs. Eagletree Vector
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I have two questions.
I just received the tgs 6x4 props and I'm not fairly certain on the proper way to install them. Only one side will fit but that means the prop is on backwards. Do I need to bore out the hole with my drill to get it to fit? What brand of 18-20a ESC do you guys suggest? |
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I use a taper reamer, to open up prop centres... that way I can be sure that they open out to the right size and dead on centre. But you can do it with a drill bit (by hand!!) if you're careful. I'm just using a generic (Phoenix) one that I had in my spares box. But I'd recommend that, as the motor can pull 15 Amps on that prop, you go for a 25A ESC not an 18 to 20. Your ESC should always be rated at least 30% to 50% more Amps than the set-up can actually pull. It'll run cooler and be more efficient. Pete. |
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